LOGINChapter 108Anaya’s POVThe next morning came too quickly. I stood in our room folding Ryker’s shirts and placing them neatly into the suitcase. My hands moved slowly, like if I took longer maybe time would slow down too. Tears kept coming no matter how many times I wiped them away.Ryker walked over and pulled me into his arms. “Hey, stop that,” he said softly, kissing my forehead. “I’ll be back before you even know it. I promise.”I nodded against his chest but the tears still fell. “I want you here when the baby comes, Ryker. I don’t want to do it without you.”He rubbed my back gently. “The due date is the 4th of next month. I’ll be back way before then. This trip is only for a week or two. You don’t have to worry, my love.”I looked up at him. “Just protect yourself out there. Be careful, okay?”“I will,” he said, wiping my cheeks with his thumbs. “For you and our baby.”I followed him downstairs and out of the house. Kelly was already waiting by the car. Ryker loaded his bag int
Chapter 107Andrei’s POVI adjusted the ultrasound machine and smiled at Skye as she lay on the stretcher. The room was quiet except for the soft hum of the equipment. I spread the gel on her belly and moved the wand slowly.“There we go,” I said gently. “Look at the screen.”Skye turned her head. Her eyes widened and a big, wide smile spread across her face as she stared at the image of her baby. The little one was moving around, healthy and strong.“Everything looks good,” I told her. “Vitals are excellent. The baby is growing right on track. You’re doing really well, Skye.”She kept smiling, not taking her eyes off the screen. I chuckled softly.Skye sat up slowly, pulling her dress back down. “Why are you laughing?” she asked, tilting her head.I wiped the gel off her belly with a towel and shrugged. “I was just remembering the first night you came in here. You were so scared, so worried. You didn’t know what to do or how to handle any of it. And now… look at you. You’re eager for
Chapter 106Anaya’s POVSeven months had passed since we came back to New Moon’s pack. The days had blended into one long wait — Melissa searching for answers, my mother watching over me, Ryker staying close even when his own duties pulled at him. My belly had grown big and round. I felt the baby move often now, strong kicks that sometimes took my breath away. But the fear never fully left. Nancy’s warnings still came in flashes, and the man in white haunted my sleep more than I liked to admit.Tonight, the rain poured hard against the car windows. I sat in the passenger seat, one hand gripping the door, the other on my huge belly. Pain tore through me again, stronger than any I had felt before. I screamed, my voice raw.“Ryker! It hurts… drive faster!”Ryker’s hands were tight on the steering wheel. Rain beat on the windshield, the wipers working fast. “I’m going as fast as I can, my love. Breathe. Just breathe. We’re almost there.”Another contraction hit. I cried out, leaning forwa
Chapter 105 Anaya’s POV I woke up slowly the next morning, the sunlight already bright through the curtains. My body felt heavy, but the fear from the past days was still sitting in my chest. I stayed in bed for a few minutes, rubbing my belly gently, before I finally got up. I washed my face and changed into something comfortable, then made my way downstairs. Voices came from the dining room. Ryker and another man were talking. When I stepped in, Ryker looked up first and smiled. “Morning, my love,” he said. “You slept a bit longer today.” The other man turned around. He was tall like Ryker, with an easy smile. I had never met him before. Ryker stood up. “Anaya, this is Kelly, my best friend. Kelly, this is my wife, Anaya.” Kelly got up and gave a small nod, still smiling. “Nice to finally meet you, Anaya. Ryker has told me a lot about you. Congratulations on the baby.” I managed a small smile. “Thank you, Kelly. It’s good to meet you too. I heard you came in yesterday
Chapter 104Ryker’s POVI lay on my side, watching Anaya sleep. Her breathing was soft and even now, but I could still see the small frown between her brows. Even in sleep, she looked worried. My hand rested lightly on her belly, feeling the warmth there. Our child. The thought should have brought me peace, but right now it only tightened something in my chest.Everything was happening too fast.Nancy appeared to her. Warnings about some man in white smeared with wolf blood. The pain in Anaya’s stomach came back again this morning. Then her mother’s sudden call, telling her to come home. I didn’t like any of it. I was supposed to protect my wife and our unborn child, but I couldn’t even take her to her mother today because of the damn governor’s rally blocking the roads. One more night. That was all we had to wait, but it felt too long.What if the warnings were real? What if someone was truly coming for our baby? I had enemies — every alpha did — but none that matched the description
Chapter 103Anaya's povMorning light came softly into the room. I was still in bed, wrapped in the blanket, when Ryker walked in carrying a tray. He had a cup of coffee for me, just the way I liked it. He set the tray on the bedside table and sat on the edge of the bed, looking at me with gentle eyes.“How did you sleep?” he asked quietly.I took the coffee and held the warm cup in both hands. The nightmare from last night still sat heavy in my chest. I took a small sip before answering.“Not well,” I said.Ryker watched me for a moment. His hand rested on my leg under the blanket. “Tell me about the dream, Anaya. What really happened?”I looked down at the coffee. I had kept this inside for too long. “It wasn’t just a dream, Ryker. I’ve been seeing Nancy.”He stayed quiet, waiting for me to continue.“She appears to me sometimes. Last night she came again. She told me to leave before he comes. She said he’s coming for our child.” My voice shook a little. “I didn’t tell you before be
OLIVIA'S POVAlpha Mateo and I walked together around the garden with our hands interlocked. He didn't go to the office or any meeting so I had him all to myself for today.“What's your dream country?” He asked as we reached the vacant bench behind the bed of roses and sat.“My dream country? Londo
MATEO'S POV“Olivia?” I called out to her, she had her eyes fixed on her screen that she didn't even hear me calling.Walking towards her, I glanced at her phone to see what she was so engrossed in but then I noticed the droplets of tears on the screen.“What's wrong?” I asked.“My….my…mom.” She sh
MATEO'S POVI leaned by the car as I waited for Olivia. It had been ten minutes but I didn't know why she hadn't come yet. Maybe she doesn't want to come, what was I even thinking asking her to? The past few days has been blissful and peaceful and I have seen sides of her I didn't even know exist
OLIVIA'S POV It has been days since that night when the rogues attacked me, I tried to stop thinking about it but I began to have nightmares of them. There claws, teeth and their preying look.It shook me up but Alpha mateo was always there to reassure of how safe I was, truly I felt safe in his c







